This Creamy Horseradish Sauce blends sour cream and prepared horseradish for a smooth, tangy sauce with just the right kick. The cool creaminess balances the bold horseradish flavor, making it a versatile sauce with a lot of flavor.
It’s the perfect accompaniment to prime rib, beef tenderloin or a roast beef dinner. This easy recipe comes together in minutes and keeps well for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
We love to serve this sauce with our Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin and our Mississippi Pot Roast.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Bold Horseradish Flavor: Prepared horseradish brings heat without overpowering.
- Creamy Base: Sour cream makes it smooth and tangy with a balanced finish.
- Simple Ingredients: Just four pantry staples whisked together in minutes.
- Perfect Pairing: A good sauce for roast beef, steak or hearty main dishes.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week.
Ingredients
This sauce uses a handful of simple ingredients that come together quickly.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Sour Cream: The creamy base that balances the sharp horseradish.
- Prepared Horseradish: Adds the signature punch of heat.
This recipe only requires a mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons and a whisk.
Variations
- Dijon Mustard: Stir in a teaspoon for tangier flavor.
- Fresh Horseradish Root: Use freshly grated horseradish for a sharper, spicier kick.
- Lemon Juice: Add a teaspoon for brightness and acidity.
- Greek Yogurt: Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Herb Twist: Mix in fresh chives or parsley for color and freshness.
How to Make Creamy Horseradish Sauce
This creamy homemade horseradish sauce is quick to make with no cooking required.
In a small mixing bowl add all ingredients and whisk well.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Hint: Chill before serving. Resting in the fridge allows flavors to meld together.
Recipe Tips
- Adjust Heat Level: Add more or less horseradish to taste.
- Use Fresh Pepper: Cracks of fresh black pepper give the best flavor.
- Make Ahead: Prepare a day before serving for a more developed flavor.
Add some of this sauce to a Creamy Coleslaw for some heat.
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Portion into a freezer safe bag and remove as much air as possible. Whisk well when thaw as the sour cream may separate.
Serving Suggestions
- Main Dishes: Prime rib, Slow Cooker Brisket, pork ham roast, pot roast and Chicken Thighs.
- Sandwiches: Spread on leftover roast beef or steak sandwiches, we especially like it on Brisket Sliders.
- Sides: Serve with Mashed Potatoes, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables or Green Beans.
Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe FAQs
Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week and actually tastes better after sitting overnight.
Prepared horseradish is grated root preserved in vinegar, while this recipe turns it into a creamy sauce by mixing it with sour cream (it also calms the spice level some).
Yes, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for fewer calories without losing creaminess.
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl add all ingredients and whisk well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Chill before serving. Resting in the fridge allows flavors to meld together.
- Adjust horseradish to taste if you desire more or less heat.
- Cracks of fresh black pepper give the best flavor.
- Prepare a day before serving for a more developed flavor.
- Serving size is based on 2 tablespoon per serving.
Nutrition
If you made this recipe, let us know in the comments! Did you follow it as written or add your own twist?
Eva Filer says
We love this sauce! I like to add the extra hot to make it that much more spicy.